1) Select a false statement.

1. One should not comment on the body of the deceased.
2. The spouse is not permitted to perform the washing due to the difference in gender.
3. Only the same gender parent may wash the body of their deceased child.
4. All of the above.

2) By whom should the deceased be washed by?

1. Best friends of the deceased.
2. Only those managing funeral homes.
3. Close family members of the same gender.
4. Anybody who is free and available but of the same gender.

3) With regards to the Salat ul-Janazah (funeral prayer):

1. the Muslim community is obligated to say the funeral prayer.
2. it is mandatory that there is a congregation, otherwise the obligation will not be fulfilled.
3. Muslims should take part in this prayer only if they know the deceased or his family.
4. the prayer is performed to seek forgiveness and mercy only for the deceased.

4) Select a true statement.

1. The body must not be washed in the mortuary section of an Islamic center.
2. The body must not be washed at a government facility.
3. The body must only be washed at the residence of the deceased.
4. None of the above.

5) Upon the death of a non-Muslim relative, a Muslim:

1. may pray for forgiveness for him.
2. should make the funeral arrangements under all circumstances.
3. can turn to Allah for comfort and hope in His mercy.
4. All of the above.

6) Which of the following conditions apply to the shroud of a deceased believer?

1. It should be big enough to cover the entire body.
2. It should be clean.
3. It should be made from inexpensive white material.
4. All of the above.

7) Who should be appointed to wash the body of the deceased believer if no relative is available?

1. The most trustworthy and pious people present.
2. Best friends of the deceased.
3. Those whom the deceased appointed before death.
4. Anybody who volunteers first.